1. A low pressure area about 850 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii is nearly stationary. There have been no thunderstorms near the center of this system for at least 12 hours. Thunderstorms continue to form along the east and northeast periphery of the system where the outer circulation is interacting with the circulation of Karina. Infrared and visible imagery show significant easterly shear in the area. Environmental conditions are not conducive for development during the next two days.* Formation chance through 48 hours, low, near 0 percent.

2. A weak low pressure area about 800 miles south of Honolulu, Hawaii, has been moving west slowly. There have been persistent thunderstorms in the area for over 12 hours. Easterly wind shear at the upper levels of the atmosphere will likely prevent further development of this system over the next two days.* Formation chance through 48 hours, low, 10 percent.

Elsewhere, no tropical cyclones are expected through Wednesday afternoon.